French Toast Pigs in a Blanket

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Recipe Intro From salt.and.piper_

This delicious twist on classic pigs in a blanket combines sweet, spiced French toast with savory sausage links wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fun appetizer, this dish balances the best of both worlds—sweet and savory. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 8 servings

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For the sausage rolls

ingredients

  • 16 breakfast sausage links
  • 2 cans crescent roll dough

For the French toast mixture

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  • Step 2

    Prepare sausage links according to package directions and set aside.

  • Step 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until fully combined.

  • Step 4

    Roll out the crescent dough triangles. Brush one side of each triangle with the French toast mixture. Place a cooked sausage link at the wide end of the crescent triangle and roll toward the smaller end, enclosing the sausage.

  • Step 5

    Once all sausages are wrapped in the crescent rolls, brush the tops with the remaining French toast mixture for added flavor.

  • Step 6

    Place the assembled pigs in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

  • Step 7

    Remove from the oven and serve warm. These make for a perfect breakfast treat or brunch dish, pairing well with maple syrup for dipping.